Daniel Sheffer (May 24, 1783 – February 16, 1880) was an American politician, physician, and judge who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 12th congressional district of Pennsylvania from 1837 to 1839 as a Democrat in the 25th United States Congress.
Sheffer studied medicine in Philadelphia and commenced practice in York Springs, Pennsylvania.
Sheffer served as associate judge of Adams County, Pennsylvania from 1813 to 1837.
Sheffer was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1838 to the 26th United States Congress.
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